§ 16-2357. Notice.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) When a motion to terminate the parent and child relationship is filed, a judge shall promptly set a time for an adjudicatory hearing and shall cause notice thereof to be given to all parties.

(b) A judge shall direct the issuance to and personal service upon the child's parent of a summons together with a copy of the motion to terminate the parent and child relationship.

(c) When it is appropriate to the proper disposition of the case, a judge may direct the service of a summons upon other persons.

(d) If a personal service under this section cannot be effected, then notice shall be made constructively pursuant to rules of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

                
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(Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title IV, § 410, 24 DCR 3341.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-2357.

1973 Ed., § 16-2357.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 2-22, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-2301.